Fabio Mauri's Studio Opens for ArtVerona Preview
In anticipation of ArtVerona, which will take place from October 11 to 13, 2024, a private viewing was held at the last studio of Fabio Mauri located at Via del Cardello 16 in Rome. Mauri (1926–2009) created his final exhibitions in this space. Hailing from an intellectual family in Bologna, he formed a friendship with Pier Paolo Pasolini. The trauma of World War II led him to overcome mutism and psychotic episodes. He made his artistic debut in Venice in 1954, introducing his first Schermo in 1957. His artistic journey incorporated themes of history and memory, featuring works from "Autobiografia come Teoria" and performances that tackled fascism and war, such as "Che cosa è il fascismo" (1971) and "Oscuramento" (1975). The article is authored by Ludovica Palmieri.
Key facts
- ArtVerona's 19th edition runs October 11–13, 2024, dedicating Habitat to Fabio Mauri.
- Mauri's last studio in Rome opened for a private view before the fair.
- Mauri was born in Rome in 1926 and died in 2009.
- He met Pier Paolo Pasolini at Liceo Galvani in Bologna.
- His first Schermo was created in 1957.
- The word 'END' appeared on screens in 1959.
- Performance 'Oscuramento' (1975) included three stations.
- Mauri used history to critique ideology without showing war's drama.
Entities
Artists
- Fabio Mauri
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Miklos Jancsó
- Maria Carta
- Elisabetta Catalano
- Danka Schröder
- Gil Cagné
- Franz Kline
- Piero Manzoni
- Scarpitta
- Castellani
- Achille Mauri
- Valentino Bompiani
- Umberto Mauri
- Ludovica Palmieri
Institutions
- ArtVerona
- Bompiani
- Messaggerie Italiane
- Liceo Galvani
- Galleria Cannaviello
- Museo delle Cere
- Vogue
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Bologna
- Venice
- Milan
- Via del Cardello 16
- Piazza S. S. Apostoli